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    CAT 3116 starting to overheat

    I bought a 2000 480 Sedan Bridge on Lake Erie in Canada, and in July of 2016, I spent 2 weeks taking it down to Southport, NC. Once I was out in the ocean cruising at about 22 kts, the temperature jumped up and indicated that the engine was overheating, It seemed all the sudden, but only after...
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    Marine Diesel maintenance online course

    I actually took this course. I have a 2000 480DB, and I am new to this, but I do a lot of the maintenance myself. It was a great overview, and it explains much of the maintenance.
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    480 DB Owners Club

    Has anyone ever replaced their windshield? Our starboard windshield shattered on a very warm day a few days after a trip from Ontario Canada to Southport NC. If so, who did you go to for the windshield? I have an email into Taylor Made, but are there others? John H.
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    Digital TV reception

    I purchased a 2000 Sea Ray 480 Sedan Bridge in Canada a few months ago, and just ended a 2 week trip bringing it don from Lake Ontario to Southport, NC. I did not bother hooking up the cable to the marina until I reach Southport, and when I did, the reception was really bad. After several...
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    Swapped cabin lights to LED

    I have swapped out many of my halogen dc lights with LEDs in my 2000 480 Sedan Bridge. I do like them, they a brighter, use 1/10th the watts and generate much less heat. One concern I have is the safety. I mostly buy from Amazon, but I bought a batch of 6 dimable LEDs, and used one in the...
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